mainly

anyone else get charged this on their gt3?

was just looking over my purchase agreement and noticed the final price went from $158,655 on the window sticker then to $159,735 on the top left of the purchase agreement. a jump of $1080

but nowhere was the extra $1080 actually specified.

purchase agreement read at top left of page...

BASE VEHICLE PRICE .................................................... $159,735
DEALER PREP

not...

BASE VEHICLE PRICE/
DEALER PREP ................................................................. $159,735


then from there the rest of the charges were added, tax, administration fees, etc...


pretty sneaky if you asked me.

NewtownGT3

I think this is the acquistion fee that is being added to the selling price. This is a fee that is charged by the leasing company (PFinance) to start the lease. This is pretty common practice with lenders...I know Mercedes charges $1095 on thier leases.

Just my guess though...

mainly

then it definitely wasnt mentioned. since it was a purchase not a lease! lol

sccchiii

"Dealer Fee" and "dealer prep"(not as common) are legal and prominent with many dealers across country. While they are really just an additional fees that they claim covers cost of doing business or for prepping car for delivery, it is just additional profit disguised with a different terms. Most states require the "dealer fee" to be itemized on buyers order that recaps a detailed breakdown of all applicable fees associated with purchase and not combined as you say they did but that might be ok in your state. Which state did you purchase?

mainly

im in canada.

like i said just never heard of it before and and ive bought several new BMW's and mercedes that were over $100,000. pretty sure they didnt mention it to me at the time i bought the car either.


what would they have to do? top up some fluids? what? i could see $2-300 dollars but $1080?

sccchiii

In US dealers are paid to do a Pre delivery inspection that is required before delivery, it involves removal of protective wrap inside and outside car that protects paint and interior during shipping, removing suspension spring pads, verifying proper fluid levels, and a list of many other things. This service is required on all cars delivered by factory to dealers and typically is not passed on to customer in U.S. (again there's always exceptions and I'm sure that some dealers will add in the "dealer prep" if they can regardless of fact that they are reimbursed a set amount by PCNA to perform the "PDI").

mainly

this was my thinking also. i would think those things should all be a part of doing business, after all i just bought a $171,000 car from them. at no discount.

NewtownGT3

Well then....my guess way wrong!!

kyrocks

If you bought it from Norden then I can understand your frustration. I've never had a real good experience with them.

Anyways, you would think buying a $171K car should get you a break, but it doesn't. Most dealers will do everything they can to make the most money they can off you. The older I get, the more I realize that it's better to pay a little (I said a little) more somewhere if you get great service, great treatment, and there is trust in the relationship.

Money is paid. It's done. Enjoy your awesome car!

mainly

yes thats the one.

i still havent received my owners manual either. have asked my sales person and sale manager like 3 times over the past 6 months. in person and through email.

the littlest thing, but theres no money in it for them, so they basically dont give a F***.